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REEVES | Skilled Laborer (Bridge Division) - Anderson, SC

Colas Rail, Anderson, SC, United States


Skilled Laborer (Bridge Crew)

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Skilled Laborer (Bridge Crew) based out of Anderson, SC location. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
Main Responsibilities:
Shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt or concrete using short or long handle shovels
Cutting or trimming trees and vegetation using axes, ditch blades, sling blades, chain saws or power weed trimmers
Driving stakes or breaking pavement using sledge hammers, digging holes using hand-operated post hole diggers
Operating hand-driven compaction devices, and brooming dirt and debris using hand brooms
These activities may take place at one or more of the following locations: asphalt plants, existing roads or streets under traffic, new roads and streets without traffic, various building sites and the office or shop facilities.
Ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Previous experience (preferred)
Must be able to work nights (mostly night work for this project)
Driving License (preferred); must have reliable transportation to and from the job sites
Ability to use hand tools and power tools
Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards
Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected
Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes
Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States
Physical Demands:
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell
Stand and walk
Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device
Work Environment:
Exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals
Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud
Benefits and General Information:
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.